| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $167.59 | 3.451% | $173.3735 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.86 | 4.161% | $170.6782 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.75 | 13.323% | $124.372 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.86 | 11.288% | $217.9687 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.77 | 7.662% | $211.8465 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.89 | 11.815% | $35.6578 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.96 | 5.256% | $188.3661 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.68 | $1,122.2628 | $1,122.27 | $1,122.20 | $1,122.40 | |